Vancouver Advances Granville Bridge Rehabilitation Project with New Phase of Work

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The City of Vancouver is progressing with the Granville Bridge rehabilitation project, focusing on structural repairs and coating renewal, with significant investment and minimal traffic disruption expected.

The City of Vancouver is making strides in the ongoing rehabilitation of the Granville Bridge, a project that has spanned several years. Currently, the structural rehabilitation of the south approach ramps is nearing completion, allowing traffic flow to return to normal. This phase of work commenced in spring 2025 and included essential repairs such as concrete and deck joint fixes, along with bearing replacements.
As of this month, construction has officially begun on the second phase of the rehabilitation project. This phase will focus on repairs to the bridge’s steel structure and the renewal of the steel coating system in specific areas on both the north and south ends of the bridge. Completion of this phase is projected for early 2027.
The work will be conducted primarily on the steel structure located beneath the bridge deck, which is expected to result in minimal disruptions to traffic. However, the process of renewing the steel coating system is anticipated to generate noise due to the use of high-pressure equipment required to strip away the old coating layers. Residents can expect noise during work hours, which are set from Monday to Saturday, between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.
The city has allocated over $35 million for these rehabilitation efforts, funding sourced from the 2023–2026 Capital Plan. This significant investment highlights the city’s commitment to maintaining and improving its infrastructure. The Granville Bridge, originally constructed in 1954, serves as a vital link connecting Vancouver to downtown via Granville Street and is one of more than 40 bridges under the city’s ownership, which includes various types of structures such as vehicular and pedestrian bridges, viaducts, overpasses, and underpasses.
In addition to the current rehabilitation work, last year the city took proactive measures to enhance safety and accessibility for users of the bridge. This was achieved through the completion of the first phase of the Granville Connector project, which involved reallocating two excess vehicle lanes to create protected walking and cycling paths on the west side of the bridge. This initiative underscores the city’s ongoing efforts to promote sustainable transportation options and improve the overall user experience for all bridge users.

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